Somersault
Jan 01, 1982 · 5m
Director
Steina VasulkaOverview
Using one half of a convex mirror mounted within a glass cylinder, Steina trains the video camera eye dead center as she records the space immediately around her. “Steina playfully does gymnastics with her camera and its mirrored lens attachment as a means of producing a 360-degree image of a torso wrapped around the camera lens . . . an exercise in an immersive space” for both maker and viewer. —Yvonne Spielmann
Cast of Somersault
Crew of Somersault
About Somersault
What is Somersault about?
Using one half of a convex mirror mounted within a glass cylinder, Steina trains the video camera eye dead center as she records the space immediately around her. “Steina playfully does gymnastics with her camera and its mirrored lens attachment as a means of producing a 360-degree image of a torso wrapped around the camera lens . . . an exercise in an immersive space” for both maker and viewer…
When was Somersault released?
Somersault was released on January 1, 1982.
How long is Somersault?
Somersault runs 5 minutes.
Who directed Somersault?
Somersault was directed by Steina Vasulka.
Who is in the cast of Somersault?
The cast of Somersault includes Steina Vasulka (Self).